Research Manager

Summary

The Data Center Coalition (DCC) is the membership association for the data center industry, advocating for the industry through public policy, thought leadership, stakeholder outreach, and community engagement. The Research Manager will lead and support research projects, analyze industry and member data, and deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights and resources. The role also involves managing vendors and budgets, preparing research communications, and supporting DCC meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee research projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with DCC goals and objectives
• Manage external vendors that DCC may engage to complete special research projects and tasks
• Analyze and interpret external and member data to draw actionable insights
• Partner with DCC staff and members to determine research needs and integrate research findings into member and public-facing communications and materials
• Prepare, edit, and distribute research reports, presentations, webinars, and updates for DCC staff, members, and industry stakeholders
• Prepare and manage research budgets, maintain research databases, and report archives
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Support and attend DCC meetings and events, as required
• Other tasks as assigned. This position’s duties are subject to evolve over time as the needs of the organizations change

Skills

• • 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in research, data collection, and analysis
• • Extensive experience in research design and methodologies, with proven track record of managing and leading research projects
• • Knowledge of statistical methods, statistical applications, and data tabulation
• • Ability to manage competing projects and deadlines
• • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• • Tact diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion
• • Enthusiastic, flexible, and diligent self-starter
• • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with internal and external personnel
• • Experience with Microsoft Office products. (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Planner, SharePoint, etc.)
• • Knowledge of industry-specific software and tools, including data analysis and statistical software
• • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly
• • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• • Familiarity with ethical standards and regulatory guidelines
• This is a remote position. Occasional travel (up to 15%) to engage DCC members and manage DCC hosted meetings, conferences, and events
• • Must be eligible to work in the United States
• • Experience working in a trade association, chamber of commerce, research organization, or nonprofit in a similar role
• • Knowledge of or experience with data centers or related industries
• • College degree in business, economics, psychology, or sociology

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in research, data collection, and analysis
• • Extensive experience in research design and methodologies, with proven track record of managing and leading research projects
• • Knowledge of statistical methods, statistical applications, and data tabulation
• • Ability to manage competing projects and deadlines
• • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• • Tact diplomacy, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion
• • Enthusiastic, flexible, and diligent self-starter
• • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with internal and external personnel
• • Experience with Microsoft Office products. (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Planner, SharePoint, etc.)
• • Knowledge of industry-specific software and tools, including data analysis and statistical software
• • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly
• • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• • Familiarity with ethical standards and regulatory guidelines
• This is a remote position. Occasional travel (up to 15%) to engage DCC members and manage DCC hosted meetings, conferences, and events
• • Must be eligible to work in the United States

Nice to Haves

• • Experience working in a trade association, chamber of commerce, research organization, or nonprofit in a similar role
• • Knowledge of or experience with data centers or related industries
• • College degree in business, economics, psychology, or sociology

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401K matching
• Vacation and sick leave that start accruing on Day 1
• Remote work from a home office
• DCC may provide office space at a co-working or shared office facility if preferred